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/ˈekstrə/

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Meaning

More than the usual number or amount.

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Word origin

Probably a short form of extraordinary, from Latin extra, meaning outside or beyond.

Origin
Latin
Root
extra
English cognates
external

Examples

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"Extra" means one more than you already have.

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Here "extra" means more money than the normal price.

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"Extra" comes before the noun, like other adjectives.

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This word is taught in chapter 14, lesson 6: extra, excited, freeze and 7 more words.